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Victorian 14K Gold 'Leaf' Earrings with Seed Pearls & Paste - E.U. - Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, CA
(always a sign of a quality piece of jewelry) - tooled pattern to the stems - original Shepherd's hook ear
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Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold was not invented back then yet and platinum was too hard for jewelry tools of that time. The only
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
It's all about the details. Lovely, intricately hand-tooled, 18K gold stud earrings with fine
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
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W 0.63 in D 0.38 in L 0.63 in
Fireplace Fender Decorated with Inset Cabochons by the Ruskin Pottery
By Ruskin Pottery
Located in London, GB
of brightly coloured pots, vases, buttons, bowls, tea services and jewellery. When the studio
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Tooled Silver Poppy Brooch, Unsigned, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
design with hand tooled details - hinged pin to the back - unsigned - stamped '800' verso - Germany
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Silver

Antique Cinnabar Pin / Brooch - Tooled Brass Trim & Back - China - Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique brooch with carved cinnabar lacquer panel - tooled brass edge and back - c clasp and pin
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Brass

Victorian Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Tooled Brooch with Locket, Circa 1860's
Located in Chatham, CA
Victorian yellow gold Etruscan Revival brooch with locket to the back - fine and elaborate engraved gold scroll pattern to the front panel - hand made featuring gold balls to the rim...
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Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Located in Narberth, PA
, revealing a hidden tool that protrudes from the bottom, otherwise hidden within a small compartment inside
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Edwardian leather covered jewellery case
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This attractive Edwardian ladies leather covered jewellery case is covered in black leather which
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Leather

Antique Edwardian leather covered jewellery case
Edwardian leather covered jewellery case
H 4.25 in W 9.25 in D 6.75 in
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
the day. Under the hinged lid is a sewing box with compartments for all her sewing tools with a
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
H 13.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Kendrick & Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set
Located in Norwalk, CT
A very unusual Jewelry and watchmakers tool, makes for a great curiosity item for the shelf!
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Early 20th Century American Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Wood

Grand Berlin Iron Cross, circa 1820
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
together with focus on the central flower. What tool existed to twist this fine iron and how was it created
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1810s German George III Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Berlin Iron

Grand Berlin Iron Cross, circa 1820
Grand Berlin Iron Cross, circa 1820
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H 3.75 in W 2.75 in
French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and pink porcelain jewellery box by Tahan. French, late 19th Century Measures
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Late 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Ormolu

SIMPSON HALL MILLER & CO - Arts & Crafts Silver Plate Jewelry Box - US - 19th C
By Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
SIMPSON HALL MILLER & CO. - Arts & Crafts silver plate jewelry/cuff-links box - 'TPMJ' monogram
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Three French Malachite Gold Brooches, Paris, circa 1850
Located in St. Catharines, ON
pair of matching, the tops tooled in gold tracery workshops of Paris, each enhanced by a central pearl
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1850s French Rococo Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Malachite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Artist BertoiaStyle Hammered SterlingSilver SquiggleSpiral UndulatingWire Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
of American studio jewelry Alexander Calder, Art Smith and Harry Bertoia, whose unique dramatic
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1899 Cufflinks in Rose Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse men's jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine antique cufflinks have been crafted in
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1890s English Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 1899 Cufflinks in Rose Gold
Antique 1899 Cufflinks in Rose Gold
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W 0.46 in L 0.78 in
Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch, c.1870s
Located in London, GB
. The brooch is presented in its original gold tooled high quality leather box retailed by F. Rotig
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

18th Century Georgian 3 TCW Diamond 18K Gold Star Brooch, S.J. Phillips, London
Located in New York, NY
. Phillips with the firm's early heart shaped tooled leather box. Diamonds: approximately 3 TCW- Old Mine
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Bippart & Co. 14k Gold Seed Pearl Victorian Crescent Moon Honeymoon Pin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Bippart & Co. jewelry. During the Victorian era, jewelry designs often incorporated symbolic elements
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Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carlo & Arthur Giuliano pearl and enamel brooch, circa 1900.
By Carlo and Arthur Giuliano
Located in London, GB
employed ancient techniques and tools in his work. Influenced primarily by the Renaissance, Giuliano
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
total ruby weight is 1.10 ct. The brooch comes in its original gold tooled leather presentation case
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Gold & Silver Piqué Brooch, United Kingdom, Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, CA
hand tooled and engraved panels and elements - original 'C' catch - original hand made tube hinge and
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Gold, Silver

Fine Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Set in 10k Yellow Gold Frame, U.K, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
with fine detail and set in an elaborate tooled 10K yellow gold frame - featuring a profile of a woman
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

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Chalcedony, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sardonyx Shell & Gold 'Erato' Cameo Brooch/Pendant - U.S.A., Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
hand carved cameo is bezel set - contained in an intricately tooled 10K yellow gold frame and finished
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Blond Horn Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
and the additional details are added with sculptors tools, paint and ink dyes, producing a
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Tools

 French Art Nouveau Blond Horn Rose Brooch
 French Art Nouveau Blond Horn Rose Brooch
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H 3.5 in W 2 in
14K Gold Hand Tooled with Bone Cigarette Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Hand Tooled 14k Gold Cigarette holder with bone. The piece is exquisitely made, and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Bone

Art Deco 1920s 18K Gold & Platinum 1.3ctw Diamond Bracelet or Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
yellow gold brooch fitting, and yellow metal bespoke tool. This beautiful bracelet is a truly
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual spear shaped earrings from South India, in 22K gold with fine tooling work along the spine
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

22k Gold

22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
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W 0.32 in L 1.25 in
Victorian era 18K gold perfume box “Vinaigrette” pendant, locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
back to a time when such perfume boxes were not just accessories, but essential tools for personal
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Māori Pounamu Nephrite Jade Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, the Pounamu shape represents a tool often used for carving, shaping, and weaponry and was originally
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold

Art Deco 1.19 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
diamond. Old mine cut diamonds were cut by hand using another diamond among other cutter's tools. This 18k
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Platinum Set Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane, QLD
original morocco leather fitted case with gilt tooled edging signed twice for Tiffany and Company. The ring
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

René Lalique Art Nouveau Carved Horn and Plique-à-jour Enamel "Grenouilles" or F
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Barten, Lalique discovered horn's potential in jewelry in 1896, introducing to the art yet another
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hussars; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine, impressive and original
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1810s French Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
ALexander The Great Coin Chain Pendant Genuine Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exquisite piece of jewelry features an ancient Greek silver tetradrachm, struck for none other
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1870s Gold 48ctw Garnet Fringe Necklace in Original Fitted Box
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
pattern tooled in gold, and creams velvet and ivory silk interior. Printed on the inside of the lid in
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1870s Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby and Seed Pearl Fringe Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
the pearls with a tool but the beading, I am certain not. the crown of the earrings is set with rubies
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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Unusual Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Navette Ring, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
that would have been hand tooled and finished in the later part of the 19th century (1880-1890). In the
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot
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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot
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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
Select Masters and the Knights Templar. Through the ancient tools of the Stonemasons, Blue Lodge Masonry
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian GIA No-Heat Burmese Pink Sapphires & Old Mine Diamond 16KY Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
, slow flashes and sparkles that can only come from the finest old cut stones. Set in hand tooled, each
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1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Georgian 2.0 Ct rare Pointed Diamond Solitaire Plus
Located in Napoli, IT
and the special charisma pieces of early jewellery have, is incomparable to any other Something so
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Circa 1935 Milanese 18kt Yellow White Gold Hand Crafted Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
experimented with antique-style tools and old techniques, giving their jewelry a distinctive and textured
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Circa 1935 Milanese 18kt Yellow White Gold Hand Crafted Necklace
Circa 1935 Milanese 18kt Yellow White Gold Hand Crafted Necklace
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W 0.813 in D 0.162 in L 17.677 in
Antique Chinese Mutton Fat White Nephrite Jade Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
curves. Look closely: the lapidary artist who created this masterpiece even polished his tool marks with
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Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

22K Gold Indian Dangle Chandelier Earrings, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exquisite pair of 22K gold Indian earrings from Gujarat. Beautiful hand-tooling and granulation
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Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

22k Gold

Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
certain tool marks on the piece or even design elements that were period-inappropriate. This magnificent
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Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Jade, Silver

1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
Located in Raleigh, NC
listen to the radio, think also about how people have come to possess this wonderful tool of
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
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H 0.4 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
Antique Amuletic DozenRockCrystals Caged MedievalStyle FourRing Bronze Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
northern France made jewelry in similar segmented or openwork shapes of wheels or whorls, which were worn
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper

Antique Amuletic DozenRockCrystals Caged MedievalStyle FourRing Bronze Pendant
Antique Amuletic DozenRockCrystals Caged MedievalStyle FourRing Bronze Pendant
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W 1.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Buckle 14K Engraved Memorial Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Super sweet Victorian memorial buckle ring in 14K yellow gold. This sweet engraved, tooled
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

14k Gold

Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools. Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Jade, Silver

Rare, Rare, Harrods/Fortis Water Resistant Dive Watch WW1, Nickel
Located in Raleigh, NC
this time in watch history that Wrist Watches were born, mostly to be used as a time keeping tool for
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Other

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knitting Needle Caps
Located in Rotterdam, NL
each other through a belcher chain and hook. These caps were used for knitting tools and were hung on a
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1890's Victorian 2.25ct Old Mine Diamonds 2 Rows 18K Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
only come from the finest old cut stones. Set in hand tooled, each of these hand cut stones absolutely
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1890s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
not made that often. This watch has also got it's original tooled leather box which is also very
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19th Century Swiss Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Madagascar or Brazil hand polished by hand, with a progressively fine polishing tool to create a domed
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1860s European Victorian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique Continental Amethyst Paste Pendant Necklace, E.U., C. 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
a gilded filigree backing with tooled frame - back of pendant with elaborate gilded and pierced
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry Tools

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in New York, NY
antique box, and hardware with tool to convert. The necklace is 18" long, pendant/brooch measures 31mm x
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland, C. 1870
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Swiss 14K yellow gold pendant watch - elaborate double hunter case with hand tooling to the
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Late 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Jewelry Tools

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Questions About Antique Jewelry Tools
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.